Whitlingham Great Broad loop — The Broads

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Whitlingham Great Broad loop — The Broads

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Whitlingham Great Broad loop — The Broads

00:59

3.84km

20m

Hiking

Embark on the easy Whitlingham Great Broad loop, a picturesque hike spanning 2.4 miles (3.8 km) with a minimal elevation gain of just 54 feet (16 metres), typically completed in about 59 minutes. This flat, well-maintained path guides you around a large, man-made lake, offering continuous waterside views and sections…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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The Broads

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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167 m

Whitlingham Great Broad

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Whitlingham Great Broad is a picturesque stretch of water nestled in a country park on the outskirts of Norwich. There's a path right around the broad, making it easy to …

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3.62 km

The Barn Café, Whitlingham Country Park

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The Barn is a wonderful place to stop off on a bike trip. They serve food throughout the day – from cooked breakfasts to baked potatoes, scones and home-made cakes. …

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3.84 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.80 km

899 m

149 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

823 m

289 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 3 November

13°C

8°C

38 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 13, 2024,Whitlingham Great Broad loop — The Broads

Muddy/flooded in parts- wrong shoes so just took shoes n socks off to get through flooded part 💪. Lovely spot and great cafe with friendly staff at the end. As always with Norfolk, people very respectful of dogs on leads rule so no dramas for our reactive pair 🐕🐕